Heart of the Champion.

Summary

In a thrilling Ruhr derby, Schalke 04 faced off against Dortmund, showcasing a spirited performance that contrasted their previous matches. Despite Schalke's aggressive start, Dortmund struck first with a goal from Kagawa Shinji. This ignited Schalke's fury, leading to a fierce counterattack, culminating in Hunter equalizing the score just before halftime. The match was marked by tension, with Dortmund receiving two yellow cards, causing their defense to falter. Schalke's morale surged after the equalizer, putting Dortmund on the back foot. The halftime break saw coach Ke Luo Pu urging his players, particularly Zhou Yi, to step up in the second half.

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